The Harper Creek Board of Education seeks input regarding potential facility improvements from community members within Harper Creek School District. In addition to maintaining current buildings and grounds, school districts are accountable for calculating plans for the future. To this end, a Facilities Improvement Team (FIT) comprised of community members was formed in 2016. The FIT created a priority list of maintenance and improvement projects as well as set parameters for a potential bond project. At that time, the Board of Education did not feel the time was right to move forward with a voted bond project but committed to reconsidering the scope of project and community support later. This survey gives voice to the community on the school district - including facility improvements and levels of support for a voted bond issue. A link to the 2016 FIT committee report is included for your reference.

FIT Recommendation: http://www.harpercreek.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_443367/File/Front%20Page/FIT-Recommendation.pdf

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* 1. Please provide the following demographic information to help us determine if the survey is representative of the Harper Creek Community.

Age

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* 2. Please provide the following demographic information to help us determine if the survey is representative of the Harper Creek Community.

Gender

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* 3. Please provide the following demographic information to help us determine if the survey is representative of the Harper Creek Community.

Ethnicity

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* 4. Please provide the following demographic information to help us determine if the survey is representative of the Harper Creek Community.

Voter Status

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* 5. Do you own your own home or do you rent?

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* 6. Do you have any children or grandchildren who are now attending Harper Creek Community Schools?

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* 7. Would you say that education at Harper Creek Community Schools is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?

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* 8. How would you rate the quality of education provided by Harper Creek Community Schools?

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* 9. How would you rate the classrooms and facilities in Harper Creek Community Schools?

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* 10. Please rate the following aspects of Harper Creek Community Schools by rating each category as Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, or Don't Know.

  Teachers Principals Superintendent Board of Education Trustees Fiscal Responsibility
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Don't Know

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* 11. Good schools improve property values.

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* 12. I would never vote for a tax increase no matter the reason.

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* 13. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to repair high school air conditioning system.

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* 14. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to create a preschool program and facility.

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* 15. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used for safety improvements including secured vestibules at the high school and middle school.

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* 16. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used for technology infrastructure improvements,  including network switches, routers, servers, firewalls and cabling.

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* 17. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used for technology devices for students.

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* 18. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to create new classrooms in unused middle school pool area.

*The decision was made years ago to close the middle school pool due to financial concerns. This area, as well as adjoining locker rooms, is space that remains unused.

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* 19. Please indicate whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to improve student safety at drop-off and pick-up areas and improve traffic flow in neighborhoods.

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* 20. Now that you have heard information regarding the proposed projects, how likely would you be to recommend the measure to family, friends, and neighbors?

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* 21. Now that you have heard information regarding proposed projects, if the election were held today, would you vote YES in favor of the measure or would you vote NO to oppose the measure?

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* 22. What additional information would you find helpful in guiding your decision on the proposed projects?

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* 23. Questions? Contact Sharon Zebell by phone at 269-441-6555 or by email at zebells@harpercreek.net

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